Material handling apparatus



1937- R. c. KIVLEY MATERIAL HANDLING APPARATUS Filed Sept. 19, 1936 Patented Nov. 16 H37 attain parent assists MA'EJEREAIL IBIA'NEPILENG APPARATU Ray C. Kiviey, (Oak Park, Kilt, aseigner to Western Electric @oinpany, incorporated, New York, N. '21,, a corporation of New York Application September 119, 1336,8eriaiNo. noise? 9 Claims.

This invention relates to material handling apparatus, and more particularly to portable pickling barrels.

One object of the present invention is the pro- 5 vision of a simple and emcient material handling apparatus.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a supporting framework adapted to be transported by crane between various pickling and rinsing vats, is provided with a barrel journaled in the end portions of the framework and adapted to be rotated by a self-contained motor mounted upon one of the ends of the framework, whereby a unitary structure is provided which may be shift-- 15 ed at will from one pickling vat to another, one end of the framework being provided with a pair of fixed brackets for engaging the end of a pickling vat, and the other end of the framework having pivoted thereon a cross arm for engaging 20 the sides of' pickling vats. I

A better understanding of the invention may be had by reference to the following description when considered 'in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, wherein Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a portable pickling barrel and its supporting and driving mechanisms formed in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

- Fig. 2 is a plan view of the apparatus shown in 0 Fig. 1, parts being broken away to conserve space and to more clearly illustrate certain features of the apparatus, and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary endelevational view of the structure shown in Fig. 1.

Referring now to the drawing wherein like reference numerals indicate the same parts throughout the several views, the numeral 5 indicates generally a supporting framework for rotatably supporting a pickling barrel 6. The framework 5 is comprised of a horizontally disposed I beam I having an eye 8 secured thereto by being clamped over the upper flanges of the I beam for receiving a crane book (not shown). At the left end (Fig. 1) of the I beam 1, the lower flanges thereof are cut away as shown at 9, and a pair of vertically disposed members Ill and II are secured to opposite surfaces of the web portion formed in each of the plates 65 and it to receive a pivot pin it, for pivotally supporting a bar it. The amount of movement of the bar it about the pivot pin may be limited by set screws i9 and 20 threaded in the ends of a. plate 2i secured to 5 the lower ends of the members it and ii, and to the plates i5 and it. A journal block 25 is secured to the plate I8 by means of bolts 26-26 and a channel supporting member 2'? having cross pieces Mi welded thereto is also secured to the plate I8 by means of bolts 29. Each of the flanges of the channel-shaped supporting member 2'7 is cut away as shown at 30, so that a shaft 3| 'journaled in the journal block 25 may extend freely through the flanges of the channel-shaped memher. The pickling barrel 6 is mounted upon the shaft 3| between the vertically disposed members l0 and l, and a pair of vertically disposed angle members 4| and 42. The angle members 4| and 42 are secured'to the ends of a horizontally dishosed angle member 43 adjacent its ends. The horizontally disposed angle member 43 is secured in anyconventional manner at its middle portion to the! beam 1 and corner braces 44 and 45 are welded to the I beam and to the angle members 4| and 42 to form a rigid substantially rectangular framework at the right end (Figs. 1 and 2) of the supporting. framework 5.

Adjacent the lower portion of the angle members 4| and 42 a plate 46 is secured thereto. This plate 46 forms a portion of the housing indicated generally by the numeral 41 to which supporting brackets 48 and 49 and a journal block 50 are fixed. The supporting brackets 48 and 49' are adapted to engage the end of a pickling vat shown in dot and dash lines at 5| when the barrel is in use and cooperate with the pivoted channelshaped supporting member 21 to support the barrel 6 in the vat 5|. Thejournal block 50 rotatably supports the right end (Figs. 1 and 2) of the shaft 3| to which there is affixed a driving gear 60 meshing with a spur gear 6| driven through a speed reducer 62 of conventional form by a motor 63. The motor 63, speed reducer 62, and gears BI and 60 are enclosed in the housing 41 which has a base 64, a top 65, ends 61 and 68 and a hinged door 66, whereby access may be had to the motor and speed reducer.

The drum 6 is provided with a removable cover 10 which may be removed to place parts to be treated in the barrel and which is normally held in place on the barrel by a spring pressed latch member 1|. After parts have been placed in the barrel 6 at any convenient location, the barrel and supporting framework 5 may be picked up by a crane, the hook of which may be connected to the crane hook 8, and the barrel may be moved to a series of cleaning or pickling baths without removing the parts from the barrel, thereby eliminating a great number of manual operations formerly required for transferring the articles to be treated from one barrel to another where a separate pickling barrel was provided for each pickling bath. When the barrel is placed in a vat, the two supporting brackets '48 and ift will engage the end of the vat and the channel-shaped supporting member 21 will engage the sides of the vat, this latter member being made long enough to extend over the sides of any of the vats which are to be used and being pivotally connected. to the framework to compensate for any irregularity in the height of the side walls of the various vats in which the'barrel is to be placed during the desired sequence of operation. Preferably power is supplied to' the motor for rotating the barrel during treatment of the parts therein oya conductor cord which may be plugged into sockets located-conveniently with respect to the vats. After the articles in the barrel have been treated in any desired manner, the barrel may be removed from the pickling vat by means of theorem hook and carried to any desired location where, afterLthe removal of the cover plate 10 the motor may be started to rotate the barrel and drop the parts therefrom.

Although a specific embodiment of the invention has been described, it will be understood that the invention is subject to many modifications and is to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

What is'claimed is:

1. A material handling apparatus, comprising a framework provided with an eye adapted to receive a crane hook whereby it is transportable, a barrel rotatable in said framework, and a driving mechanism mounted upon said framework, said framework having a pair of members fixed thereto and a member. pivoted thereon to a limited extent for supporting the frame work on the sides of 'v'ats to hold the barrel in treating baths in the vats.

2. In a material handling apparatus, a portable framework, a driving motor supported at one" end of said framework, a shaft journaled in said framework to be driven'by said motor, and sup--- support forsaid barrel and frame between the barrel and the motor slightly below the connection therebetween and adapted to rest on the wall-of a vat or the like.

4. In a material handling apparatus, a portable framework, a driving motor supported at one end of said framework, a shaft journaled in said framework to be driven by said motor, a barrel rotatable with said shaft, and supporting means for holding the framework in a predetermined position in a treating vat, said supporting means including a pair of fixed support members for engaging one side of a vat, and a pivoted support member for engaging opposite sides of a vat 5. In a material handling apparatus, a framework, a barrel rotatable in said framework,' a driving mechanism for rotating said barrel, and a support for supporting said framework on a treating vat said support being attached to the framework and'including a member pivoted to said framework for engaging spaced portions of a vat.

6. In a portable material handling apparatus, a framework provided with an eye adapted to receive a crane hook whereby the framework may be transported, a driving motor supported by said framework, a tumbling barrel driven by said motor and supported by said framework, spaced apart supports fixed to said framework for supporting the frameworkv on the end of a vat, and an elongated member pivoted to said ramework for supporting it on the sides of said vat. .7. In a material handling apparatus, a rotatable tumbling barrel, a motor for driving said barrel, and a framework for supporting the motor members fixed to said horizontally disposed angle member for supporting the motor at one end of said framework, a pair of support brackets connected to said vertically disposed angle members, a pair of fiat members secured to the opposite end of said I beam, and a member of U-shaped cross section pivoted to said flat members at the end thereof away from the I beam.

8. In a material handling apparatus, a rotatable tumbling barrel, a motor for driving said barrel, and a framework for supporting the motor and barrel comprising a horizontal I beam, an eye fixed to said I beam for transporting the framework, a transversely disposed angle member secured to said I beam, a pair of substantially vertically disposed angle members fixed to' said horizontally disposed angle member for supporting the motor at one end of said framework, a pair of support brackets connected to said vertically disposed angle members, a pair of fiat members secured to the opposite end of said I beam; a member of U-shaped cross section pivoted to said fiat members at the end thereof away from theI beam, and means for limiting the amount of pivotal movement of said pivoted member.

9'. In a material handling apparatus, a rotatable tumbling barrel, a motor for driving said barrel, and a framework for supporting the motor and barrel comprising a horizontal I beam,

an eye fixed to said I beam for transporting the framework, a transversely disposed angle member secured to said I beam, a pair of substantially vertically disposed angle members fixed to said horizontally disposed angle member for supporting the motor at one end of said framework, a pair of supportbrackets connected to said vertically disposed angle members, a pair of fiat members secured to the opposite end of said I beam, a supporting member pivoted to said flat members at the end thereof away from the I beam, and a pair 'ofadjustable members for limiting the amount of pivotal movement of said pivoted member. I

RAY C. KIVLEY. 

